Methods for restoration of brown algal forests

The student will receive training in state-of-the-art methods for reforestation of brown algae of the genera Cystoseira and Treptacantha. He/she will receive training in methods to obtain reproduction of these algae in the laboratory and grow juvenile specimens in laboratory conditions. He/she will also participate to fieldwork activities in which the specimens produced in the laboratory will be transplanted in selected sites of the Conero Riviera (Ancona, Italy).

 

 

 

Language requirements: 
English
Specific competences required : 
The activities in the field will be carried out by snorkeling.
Safety issues: 
The student will be trained on laboratory and field safety issues, including those related to Covid-19.
Additional costs to be covered by the student: 
No
format: 
on-site